Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-07

noke Convention: Captain b. A.
Rowe, Charles Catlett, James w.
Deale, James N. Stubbs, George A.
Tnsley, b. Il. Bland, w. T. Robins,
and James l.. Taliaferro.
On motion OF Hon. James n Stubs,
the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted
Whereas the people of Virginia have
on repeated occasions by their votes
rendered 10 their bondholders q propo-
sition 20 settle the public debt, which
they have up to this time refused to
accept and whereas the recent efforts
made by the Legislature OF Virginia
have been unavailing in bringing about
settlement OF the debt; and whereas
the bondholders, through their ac-
credited agents, made demands un-
reasonable and absolutely beyond Vir-
giniss ability TO accept; and whereas
Iireinia's mode and manner Of sup
porting her public schools, OF main
tanning her eleemosynsry institutions,
snd OF giving small pittance to her
manned soldiers were subjects OF harsh,
severe. and unjust criticisms by the
bondholders through their agents ::
now therefore be ID
Rcsoipod by the Democrats Of Glou-
ceStcr in convention assembled, i,
That we do hereby affirm that Virginia
cannot bear greater rate of taxation,
and il is impossible for her to pay or
even promise to pay her creditors be-
yond the amount as stated in the Rid
dleberger bill.
2. That Virginia has the right to
manage her own State matters; TO sup
port her public schools, maintain, elee-
nosynary institutions, and give a pit
lance to the manned soldiers are rights
that the Democracy of Virginia will
ever consider as superior to any claim
or demand that can be made by the
bopdholders.
3. That while Virginia has the other
constitutional right to manage her fnan-
cial policy, yet she is willing to do her
utmost in paying her creditors to the
fullest extent of her ability under the
present rate of taxation, after prOvi-
ding first for those subjects which Vir-
ginia in her sovereign capacity should
and ought to protect for her own self
preservation.
4. We again call on all citizens OF
our county not to use coupons in pay
ment Of taxes, but pay the same in
money, believing that if coupons ore
used the rate of taxation must be large
ly increased, and if money alone be
used taxation will not be increased
and Virginia can then have 20 trouble
in managing her finances. We appeal
to the patriotism of our people to stand
by Virginia and not help the bsldhold-
ers in taking away from our schools,
asylums, and manned soldiers the aid
they are now receiving.
On motion of Marquis Jenes Esq,
the following resolution was adopted
THAT we heartily applaud the coura-
geous course Of the Attorney-General
in obeying the laws of Virginia, the
order Of Judge Bond to- the contrary
Notwithstanding.
On motion Of General William b.
Taliaferro, it was ordered that in the
event of absence OF any of the dele
gates. the place Of the absentee might
be filed by any Democrat from Glou-
cester who may be present.
On motion, it was ordered that copies
of the proceedings be published in the
Richmond Dispatch, state. Wing, and
the TdcWatcr ViTginian.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
GEORGE III. ESos, Chairman.
.AchilicS RO,Oe, Secretary.